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unmoderated

unmoderated

1 7.2
Not controlled and often very strong
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈmɒdəreɪtɪd/
translation icon : no moderado
  • Since Usenet discussion groups are unmoderated, their language resembles oral conversations even more than that of emails.
  • an unmoderated discussion

Examples

  • Please note: Comments are open and generally unmoderated, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Real Revo.

    Blog text (25)

  • The comments on the Telegraph site are unmoderated; the post goes up right away.

    Blog text (31)

  • Comments here are typically unmoderated and unedited.

    Blog text (3)

  • Comments here are unmoderated and are operated on a use-until-abused basis.

    Blog text (8)

  • I don't mind unmoderated comments, but these are your readers!

    Blog text (21)

  • Unmoderated electronic discussion requires great self-control from the participants, and there are some important rules that should be followed in addition to the general standards of personal communication.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Early studies of unmoderated discussion boards observed that, left to their own devices, participants resorted to a dogmatic, pugnacious argumentative style when confronting controversial issues.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The forum allows for unmoderated debates, enabling users to express their opinions freely without interference.

  • In an unmoderated discussion, participants can voice any idea or opinion, which can lead to both productive exchanges and heated arguments.

  • Many social media platforms have unmoderated comment sections where users can post their thoughts instantly.

Synonyms

unchecked
vsunmoderated
34 4.9

Allowed to continue without control

is about not being controlled to reduce intensity rather than mere continuation
unmitigated
vsunmoderated
20 7.7

Complete, without anything that makes it less

is the general idea of lacking moderation rather than totality
unbated
vsunmoderated
1 8.6

Not reduced in strength or power

highlights the lack of control or moderation rather than steady strength
untempered
vsunmoderated
8.4

Very strong and not held back

is essentially the same meaning without extra nuance
unalleviated
vsunmoderated
  • Formal
8.6

It is still painful or serious with no relief

focuses more broadly on being uncontrolled in intensity rather than only pain
unbuffered
vsunmoderated
7.2

Very direct and blunt, not made softer for feelings

is about lack of control to reduce intensity rather than manner only

How Moderated

regulated
4.1
unmoderated
1 7.2

Surface Forms

unmoderated positive

Morphology

unmoderated = moderated (transparent) = un + moderate + ed

The adjective is formed by adding the negative prefix 'un-' to 'moderated' and directly negates that state, so learners familiar with 'moderated' and 'un-' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Unmoderated starts with un- meaning 'not' and the rest comes from moderate, which means 'to keep within limits' or 'not extreme'. So unmoderated means 'not kept within limits', which is why it describes something uncontrolled or very strong.